International cups are a highlight for most teams. Both Independiente del Valle and Universitario are looking forward to this Copa Libertadores fight to decide who advances from the Group Stage.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Independiente and Universitario.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Universitario, who are travelling more than 1700 kilometers to play this game.
Independiente del Valle form and stats
Independiente participated in Copa Libertadores the last season, where they reached the 8th finals.This match is a Copa Libertadores match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in this competition. After failing to beat LDU Portoviejo here at Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria, Independiente has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with seven wins in a row.
A Copa Libertadores defeat was the result before that one, 0-5 away at Palmeiras.
Independiente are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria with a victory. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. six earlier games are comparable to this one, and Independiente del Valle has won five times, drawn one and lost zero. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Independiente del Valle has won by at least two goals two times when in this position.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Liga Pro game versus LDU Quito in only three days. This game is also played here at Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria.
Universitario form and stats
Universitario was sent out of Copa Libertadores in the 2nd round last season.Universitario have six points from their first three away games in the Primera Division, meaning two victories and a loss. Universitario love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Prior to that match, the Universitario manager Á. Comizzo faced defeat when travelling to Defensa y Justicia and losing 0-3.
Universitario are huge outsiders in this game. Running a check in our games database we found eight matches where they were as big outsiders as an away team. Results were four wins, zero draws and four defeats. Of the defeats, two games were lost by at least two goals margin.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Cienciano in just three days.
Universitario have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, from 3 away games in the league. Universitario have conceded 4 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  B. Montenegro Benítez 5 goals |  L. Faravelli 2 goals | J. Murillo Moncada 2 goals |
Independiente del Valle missing players
Universitario missing players
| Independiente del Valle | Universitario | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 9 | Won | W | 6 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 7 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 9 | ||
| 42 | 25 | Scored | S | 22 | 38 | ||
| 29 | 5 | Conceded | C | 16 | 38 | ||
| 92% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 80% | ||
| 48% | 45% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 18% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 20% | ||
| 40% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 60% | ||
| 40% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 24% | ||
| 28% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 16% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.6 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 12.8 | 15.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 10.3 | ||
| 6.1 | 6.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.4 | 4.4 | ||
| 28% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 39% | 35% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Palmeiras | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Defensa y Justicia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Independiente del Valle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
| 4 | Universitario | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cienciano | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Universidad San Martin | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Ayacucho | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | Carlos Manucci | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | UTC Cajamarca | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 6 | Universitario | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | Melgar | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 8 | Alianza Atletico | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Academia Cantolao | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 3 |